Vintage Chinese Cast Iron Coin Bowl With Qianlong Mark – Ashtray or Incense Censer

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This vintage cast-iron bowl is molded with Chinese cash-coin iconography referencing the Qianlong Tongbao inscription associated with Qing-era currency.

The … Read more This vintage cast-iron bowl is molded with Chinese cash-coin iconography referencing the Qianlong Tongbao inscription associated with Qing-era currency.

The form is a shallow circular dish with a recessed central square and ringed characters, produced as a modern interpretation rather than Qing-period metalwork. Cast-iron construction and uniform blackened surface indicate 20th-century foundry production for decorative or utility purposes, including use as an ashtray, incense bowl, or general tabletop dish.

The 7.5-inch diameter scale aligns with medium accessory formats made for export markets in Asian-themed giftware.


Provenance details unknown; acquired directly from a Northern California collection.


Measurements:  1.5"H x 7.5"W x 7.5"D

Weight: 2 lb

Origin: China

Age: Mid 20th Century See less